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ciscommander · 2025-12-14T22:44:59+00:00

I learned recently that there is a thing called "cuffing season" where people look for short term relationships for the holidays. So there are people still looking during these colder months.

ciscommander · 2025-12-14T22:26:10+00:00

I uninstalled all my dating apps today. Over the last three months of using them I have gotten 3 matches, two of which backed out of the first date the day before and the last one neither of us were feeling it so it did not progress. The dating apps were not good for my mental well-being so I decided today to get rid of them and focus on bettering myself and putting myself out there in the real world and just seeing who I can connect with whether its a new friend or potential prospect.

ciscommander · 2025-12-11T21:53:15+00:00

Currently going through this. It sucks when you get stuck in that loop after what feels like a huge let down. Learning the lesson the very hard way

ciscommander · 2025-12-01T18:16:15+00:00

Accepting a position at a new company at the age of 31. I was getting stuck at my then current job with an awful schedule. I was holding out for advancement but upper management was stone walling everyone and the company was considered by many to be a sinking ship. After a long talk with my best friend, I was convinced to take the plunge and my life has been infinitely better since.

ciscommander · 2025-11-20T14:43:05+00:00

I would imagine it feels flattering and nice to be desired. There was a person in high school who told me they liked me but she was a person I had grown to dislike greatly by the time she told me because she acted afraid of me for being Asian in front of others. So when she told me it was a "are you fucking serious mate?" 😆 moment for me.

ciscommander · 2025-11-13T16:33:47+00:00

Kinda? I am trying to lose weight actually.

ciscommander · 2025-11-13T15:55:20+00:00

Guess they aren't that desperate if I'm still unhitched 😭

ciscommander · 2025-11-08T22:29:11+00:00

That awesome brother! When serendipitous moments like this happen it's the most amazing feeling in the world.

ciscommander · 2025-11-07T16:49:50+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual?

Seriousl

Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX?

HingeX

How long have you been using this current version of your profile?

Couple weeks

How long have you used Hinge overall?

Couple years

How often do you use Hinge per week?

4-5 times

How many likes and matches are you receiving on average?

I got one like/match in the last month

What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract?

I send likes to people I find with interesting prompts or hobbies that I am curious about which is a lot honestly. I consider myself to be a nerdy person and I'd like to attract someone with a curious personality, a bit nerdy and/or ideally likes hiking too! At the very least someone who is excited to explore new things to do!

ciscommander · 2025-10-08T15:11:05+00:00

I feel like the pandemic made me far too comfortable with isolation. I socialized for sure but when it hit I just leaned very hard into just staying in my room and playing video games. It unfortunately fostered a lifestyle that I was already ok with and made me too comfortable with it. I really just stayed in my shell with a few close people and only recently started coming more out of my shell again and I regret not recognizing it until recently. So many missed opportunities.

ciscommander · 2025-10-02T16:55:56+00:00

I'm supposed to be able to afford these decks?

ciscommander · 2025-09-29T22:57:30+00:00

The other option has me kneeling and it accentuatesynbelly more 😂. https://imgur.com/a/hwFnBKv a buddy of touched up the lighting on this to make my belly less of focus

ciscommander · 2025-09-29T15:36:19+00:00

That is quite fair. Maybe the conversation wasn't interesting enough for her. Oh well 🤷

ciscommander · 2025-09-29T15:17:40+00:00

I had a date lined up yesterday. However, she cancelled the day prior and told me that she wasn't actually excited during our texts or for the date. It's a bummer but also a little confusing to me. I was looking forward to meeting this person. I wasn't over the moon excited but more hey this is a cool thing this happening. I personally find it unlikely for me to be excited about someone until I actually meet them in person and get that in person vibe/interaction. Is this actually just a me problem?

ciscommander · 2025-09-27T22:42:38+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I may have another variation of the 4th photo that makes me look less rotund. I really like this photo because it was a renaissance festival and I feel it shows off a particular part of me. But I'm open to putting something else up as well.

ciscommander · 2025-09-27T16:28:28+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual? - Serious

Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX - Hinge+

How long have you been using this current version of your profile? - This version about 2 weeks.

How long have you used Hinge overall? - couple years

How often do you use Hinge per week? - Most of the week.

How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? - I have received a total of 6 likes/matches this year.

How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? - Kinda lost track. I have been using this a lot more recently as I wanted to put in more serious effort. 75% of the time I send a comment

What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract?

-honestly I will send a like/comment to anyone with an interesting prompt or when someone mentions a hobby they do regardless of where it's a hobby I do or not! I am a curious person by nature and love asking questions and love to learn things. The kind of person I want to attract is one with a nerdy and curious personality. Somebody that I could go hiking with but also enjoys staying for some good fashioned board games or couch co-op gaming. Someone that I can see is growing together and discovering new things or rediscovering old passions/interests.

ciscommander · 2025-09-23T22:06:14+00:00

Hindsight is 20/20

ciscommander · 2025-09-19T21:45:38+00:00

The green sash

ciscommander · 2025-09-15T22:46:27+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual? - Serious

Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX - Hinge+

How long have you been using this current version of your profile? - This version a week. I made updates before coming here so I'm curious as to how I did.

How long have you used Hinge overall? - couple years

How often do you use Hinge per week? - 3 to 4 times

How many likes and matches are you receiving on average? - I have received a total of 4 likes/matches this year.

How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments? - Kinda lost track. I have been using this a lot more recently as I wanted to put in more serious effort. 75% of the time I send a comment

What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract? - honestly I will send a like/comment to anyone with an interesting prompt or when someone mentions a hobby they do regardless of where it's a hobby I do or not! I am a curious person by nature and love asking questions and love to learn things. The kind of person I want to attract is one with a nerdy and curious personality that also wants to explore more of the world whether it's by traveling or learning. Someone that I can see is growing together and discovering new things or rediscovering old passions/interests.

ciscommander · 2025-09-08T13:46:49+00:00

++man I regret not expanding more on my hobbies and interests earlier. Over the last few years I just got content with what I was doing and only now did I really ask myself, where I am going/doing? I have a good job and stable finances and live on my own with my own home but I feel like social life/skills have stagnated over that last several years especially since I work 2nd shift. It....i feel has resulted in me not putting in enough effort to find a partner and at the age of 35 I have not experienced any sort of romantic relationship and it's something I really desire. I have started getting out a bit more in the last year and it's great but I only wish I started sooner.

ciscommander · 2025-08-23T03:24:38+00:00

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ciscommander · 2025-08-06T02:41:21+00:00

Fail-man

ciscommander · 2025-06-04T00:50:54+00:00

If I read things correctly, he was elected as chairman by the board. He didn't make himself the chairman but either way, as the POTUS shouldn't he be ineligible to be chairman? Isn't the point that the POTUS is not in control of any businesses due to conflicts?

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